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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 218.34 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 218.34 and 126.87 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 218.34 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/218.34 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 218.34 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 27,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700.71/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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